Crown Holdings, Inc.

NYSE:CCK Stock Report

Market Cap: US$11.1b

Crown Holdings Future Growth

Future criteria checks 2/6

Crown Holdings is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 7.5% and 2.8% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.1% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 28.9% in 3 years.

Key information

7.5%

Earnings growth rate

11.10%

EPS growth rate

Packaging earnings growth23.4%
Revenue growth rate2.8%
Future return on equity28.90%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated30 Apr 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • 18h

Crown Holdings' Underperformance Will Give Way To Upside

Summary Crown Holdings (CCK) remains a buy, trading at a discount to peers despite recent underperformance and mixed profitability metrics. CCK's Q1 revenue rose 12.9% to $3.26B, driven by higher material cost pass-throughs and solid volume growth across multiple regions. Management guides for 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.90–$8.30 and EBITDA of $2.11B, with modest cash flow contraction expected. Relative valuation analysis suggests 23–60% upside if CCK re-rates to peer multiples, supporting a continued bullish stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 23

CCK: Buybacks And Higher Dividend Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have reduced their price target on Crown Holdings by about $2 to roughly $126, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Crown Holdings' Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2026.
Narrative Update • Apr 09

CCK: Buybacks And Higher Dividend Are Expected To Drive Future Returns

Analysts now estimate Crown Holdings' fair value at about $127.85 per share, down slightly from $129, reflecting updated views on its discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Crown Holdings' Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2026.
Narrative Update • Mar 25

CCK: Share Repurchases And Higher Dividend Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have slightly adjusted their price target for Crown Holdings to $129.00 from about $129.69, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and the P/E multiple used in their models. What's in the News Crown Holdings reported completion of a share repurchase program announced on July 29, 2024, totaling 7,630,205 shares, representing 6.55% of shares, for US$703.29m (company filing).
Narrative Update • Mar 11

CCK: Higher Dividend Will Support Stronger Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have modestly refined their view on Crown Holdings, keeping the fair value estimate steady at about $129.69. They have made small adjustments to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions to better reflect current expectations.
Narrative Update • Feb 25

CCK: Lower Discount Rate And Higher Future P/E Will Support Stronger Returns

Analysts have kept their $129.69 price target on Crown Holdings steady, with only minor adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions supporting this unchanged view. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Modelled fair value remains at $129.69 per share, indicating no net adjustment to the overall valuation outcome.
Narrative Update • Feb 10

CCK: Lower Discount Rate Assumptions Will Support Stronger Long-Term Returns

The latest analyst update on Crown Holdings lifts the implied fair value estimate from US$121.50 to about US$129.69, with analysts pointing to revised assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E as the key drivers of this change. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate now sits at about US$129.69 per share, up from US$121.50 in the prior model.
Narrative Update • Dec 15

CCK: Share Repurchases Will Support Stronger Earnings Power And Long-Term Returns

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Crown Holdings, citing a slightly higher implied future price to earnings multiple and an unchanged fair value estimate of $121.50 per share. This reflects incremental confidence in the company’s steady revenue growth and margin outlook.
Narrative Update • Nov 30

CCK: Share Repurchases Will Drive Improved Profit Margins And Valuation

Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Crown Holdings to $121.50 per share, citing modest improvements in projected profit margin and future price-to-earnings ratio, even though there is a small decline in anticipated revenue growth. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Crown Holdings repurchased 1,097,904 shares for $104.96 million, representing 0.95% of shares.
Narrative Update • Nov 16

CCK: Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Earnings Multiples Ahead

Analysts have raised their price target for Crown Holdings from $121.13 to $121.50, citing updated valuation inputs and slightly higher projected earnings multiples. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Crown Holdings repurchased 1,097,904 shares, representing 0.95 percent of shares for $104.96 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Nov 01

CCK: Lower Discount Rate And Expanding Margins Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Crown Holdings to $121.13 from $117.13. This change is due to adjustments in discount rates and updated expectations for revenue growth and profit margins.
Analysis Article • Oct 28

Solid Earnings Reflect Crown Holdings' (NYSE:CCK) Strength As A Business

Crown Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:CCK ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did...
Narrative Update • Oct 18

Sustainable Packaging And Capacity Expansion Will Strengthen Global Position

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Crown Holdings from $121.79 to $117.13, citing minor adjustments in growth expectations and valuation metrics. What's in the News Crown Holdings completed the repurchase of 4,603,107 shares, accounting for 3.9% of its outstanding stock.
Narrative Update • Oct 04

Sustainable Packaging And Capacity Expansion Will Strengthen Global Position

Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Crown Holdings, lowering it from $123.36 to $121.79 per share. They cite modest adjustments to revenue growth estimates and discount rates as the reason for the change.
Analysis Article • Sep 27

Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article • Jul 14

Crown Holdings, Inc.'s (NYSE:CCK) Price In Tune With Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 22.4x Crown Holdings, Inc. ( NYSE:CCK ) may be sending bearish signals at...
Analysis Article • May 20

Here's Why We Think Crown Holdings (NYSE:CCK) Is Well Worth Watching

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...
Seeking Alpha • Apr 17

Crown Holdings: Positioned For Growth As Beverage Demand Offsets Packaging Headwinds

Summary Crown Holdings, Inc. is poised to benefit from strong global beverage can demand, despite weaknesses in the transit packaging segment. Operational efficiency initiatives and pricing actions are expected to drive margin expansion, enhancing the company's profitability in the coming quarters. CCK is trading at a discount to its 5-year average forward P/E, presenting a compelling investment opportunity. Risks include potential increases in raw material and energy costs, which could impact profitability if not passed on to customers. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 24

Crown Holdings: Forecasting Higher Shareholder Value Into 2025 - Hold

Summary Crown Holdings, Inc. reported a 16.00% YoY increase despite a 1.74% annual revenue decline, driven by strong free cash flow growth and net debt reduction. The company achieved record free cash flow of $814 million in FY 2024, up 23.15% YoY, supported by strategic divestitures and share repurchases. CCK aims to lower its net leverage ratio to 2.5X by 2025, enhancing financial strength and shareholder value through increased dividends and share repurchases. Despite lower annual revenues and cash levels, CCK's high free cash flow per share and positive 2025 guidance justify a hold rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 20

Crown Holdings: Low Growth Prospects Keep Me On The Sidelines

Summary Crown Holdings' Americas beverage segment is expected to thrive, but softening demand in other segments should offset these benefits, justifying a hold rating. Q3 FY2024 net sales rose 0.16% YoY, driven by beverage cans, but transit packaging sales declined due to weak global manufacturing conditions. Improved operational efficiency should boost margins, but higher input costs and challenges in passing them on to customers should negatively impact net profit margins. Trading at a slightly above 5-year average P/E ratio, investors should wait for a better entry point, despite the discount to sector median P/E. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Aug 23

Global Beverage Surge And Tactical Sales Fuel Optimistic Revenue And Margin Expansion

Crown Holdings' expanding global beverage volume growth, especially notable in North America and Brazil, indicates robust demand likely to boost revenue.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 23

Crown Holdings Pops On Fizzy Q2 Results And Guidance

Summary Crown Holdings reported higher-than-expected earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2024. Despite a decline in revenue, the company's profitability metrics improved, including an increase in net income and adjusted earnings per share. Management raised earnings guidance for 2024, sending shares up about 5.9% in after-hours trading. CCK remains attractively priced relative to similar enterprises. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:CCK - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/202813,7248889761,4297
12/31/202713,5568479841,51713
12/31/202613,2518008801,48713
3/31/202612,7377209951,462N/A
12/31/202512,3657381,1171,530N/A
9/30/202512,1419461,0081,338N/A
6/30/202512,0135579981,312N/A
3/31/202511,9045509661,308N/A
12/31/202411,8014247891,192N/A
9/30/202411,756981,0851,518N/A
6/30/202411,7514329861,503N/A
3/31/202411,8204159321,586N/A
12/31/202312,0104506601,453N/A
9/30/202312,1645076551,501N/A
6/30/202312,354475-83900N/A
3/31/202312,755613-86869N/A
12/31/202212,943727-36803N/A
9/30/202212,985-354-117794N/A
6/30/202212,646-294131932N/A
3/31/202211,992-458191989N/A
12/31/202111,394-50789905N/A
9/30/202110,8006184851,251N/A
6/30/202110,3695791,0091,722N/A
3/31/20219,6505249251,537N/A
12/31/20209,3924247281,315N/A
9/30/20209,7233787481,271N/A
6/30/202010,3184136751,152N/A
3/31/202011,2164747551,222N/A
12/31/20199,559387N/A1,163N/A
9/30/201911,608476N/A1,004N/A
6/30/201911,698457N/A836N/A
3/31/201911,709452N/A656N/A
12/31/201811,151439N/A571N/A
9/30/201810,585297N/A-213N/A
6/30/20189,879310N/A-268N/A
3/31/20188,994306N/A-425N/A
12/31/20178,698323N/A-251N/A
9/30/20178,453477N/A284N/A
6/30/20178,311483N/A392N/A
3/31/20178,292524N/A761N/A
12/31/20168,284496N/A-134N/A
9/30/20168,388497N/A1,017N/A
6/30/20168,522455N/A1,034N/A
3/31/20168,658428N/A835N/A
12/31/20158,762393N/A956N/A
9/30/20158,862340N/A1,218N/A
6/30/20158,996443N/A1,014N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: CCK's forecast earnings growth (7.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: CCK's earnings (7.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.7% per year).

High Growth Earnings: CCK's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: CCK's revenue (2.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: CCK's revenue (2.8% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: CCK's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (28.9%)

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 06:02
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Crown Holdings, Inc. is covered by 24 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Ghansham PanjabiBaird
Peter RuschmeierBarclays
Michael LeitheadBarclays